Young Engineers Australia Newcastle

The Newcastle branch of Young Engineers Australia.

About Young Engineers Newcastle (YEN)

YEN is a vibrant group that provides a voice for Young Engineers in Newcastle. They represent, support and advocate for engineering students, qualified professional engineers, associates and technologists under 35 years of age.

Objectives of the YEN committee:

Strategically plan and execute events for young engineers in Newcastle Division.

Strategically collaborate with external young professional interest groups.

Form meaningful, valued and long-term partnerships.

Act as an advisory conduit for the division committee, to assist in strategy formation for the Division.

Plan and execute game-changing events, to revolutionise young engineering in Newcastle.

Lead the way for young professionals in Newcastle. Manage and deliver events from inception, while building networks within industry

Exist as a platform for young engineers to connect with other young engineers within the industry

The Use of the Underground Space for Sustainable Development by Alexandre R.A. Gomes
Alex Gomes has over twenty-five years of experience in the planning, design and construction of tunnels and underground infrastructure, having been engaged in several major projects in Europe, Asia, Australasia and the Americas Alex’s experience span over a widespread array of underground infrastructure projects, including Metro, Railway, Roads, Utilities, Mining and Hydro Power projects. Alex has been an Adjunct professor for Tunnelling at the University of Chile, having published more than 50 technical papers and articles. He holds the position of Chief Technical Principal Tunnels and Underground at SMEC in Sydney, also serving as Vice President of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA-AITES)